Hair Troubles

[PrincessRoyalBlue]

Hi! I need help. I recently got a G1 Twilight with a rust issue. I've never actually had a pony with rust issues before, but I did eventually manage to get her body/head cleaned out. (Also, is it normal to have particles that feel like salt/sugar inside the pony? What are they, is it rust? I didn't think it was rust, but what do I know, I'm inexperienced.  ) Still, there are rust stains in her tail and her hair has a strange texture. Compared to other G1 ponies, her hair is weirdly stiff, though it is brushable. I've already washed her hair with shampoo and conditioner. Should I do it again? What should I do? Please help!!!

[NanoRuby]

To get rust stains out of hair, I use extra strong whitening toothpaste and a soft toothbrush. It can leave the hair with a bit of an odd texture if you use that, but I find it tends to wash out easily.

Maybe try using heat to help with the hair texture? Either a straightener or boiling? Someone else would probably know more about that than me

[SunPony]

I've used CLR to get rust out of hair with no apparent ill-effect.  Not sure if it is available where you live.  It's to remove calcium lime or rust, you can get it in the cleaning department of a grocery or hardware or department store.

As for the texture, I have no idea what is going on there.

[PrincessRoyalBlue]

To get rust stains out of hair, I use extra strong whitening toothpaste and a soft toothbrush. It can leave the hair with a bit of an odd texture if you use that, but I find it tends to wash out easily.

Honestly, I don't think the texture can get much worse than it already is.

I tried washing it again, with extra conditioner. It's definitely softer, but has the same texture? I don't know anymore. I think the hair's broken.

[tailrustedtealeaf]

I do find sometimes that the hair is a bit stiff on the G1 ponies even compared among each other. Would you be able to post a picture?

[BlackCurtains]

If you apply heat it might help. Nylon is plastic and maybe it's already heat damaged? So you might be able to un-damage it with heat too. The best would be a flat iron. Cover the hair in conditioner and run the iron along the hair quickly (so you don't melt it). If you don't have a flat iron, boiling water is the next best option. Instead of dunking the hair in boiling water, pour the water over the hair. I find you get better results that way for straightening or curling. Let it air dry and then brush it out.